Automated Sheet and Plate Testing System with Robot
The robot automatically transfers specimens from storage magazines or pallets to the testing machine, performs optional specimen identification and cross-section measurement, accurately positions the specimen, inserts it into the grips and removes the fractured specimen after testing. This fully automated workflow significantly increases laboratory productivity while minimizing operator intervention and ensuring maximum repeatability.
Compared with portal loader systems, robot-based automation offers exceptional flexibility. Different specimen types, varying dimensions and even multiple testing stations can be integrated into one automated cell. The modular concept also allows future expansion with additional processes such as marking, measuring, sorting, hardness testing or transfer to other laboratory equipment.
The system is fully integrated with Walter+Bai's DION7 software platform and can communicate directly with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring complete traceability of every specimen and seamless data management throughout the entire testing process.
Key Features
- 6-axis industrial robot for maximum flexibility
- Automatic loading and unloading of sheet and plate specimens
- Suitable for different specimen geometries and dimensions
- Automatic barcode and 2D code identification
- Automatic width and thickness measurement
- Automatic positioning and gripping
- Automatic disposal and sorting of tested specimens
- Integration of multiple testing stations
- Modular automation concept
- High throughput with unattended operation
- DION7 software and LIMS integration
